Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 For someone who has so much to his wider game, his ability and composure in front of goal is incredible. I dont think he's the kind of player who wants to just be in and around the box waiting for goalscoring opportunities, but I think we'd benefit if that's what he focused on a bit more. He can do what Wilson does imo, he just naturally does more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, joeyt said: He's great but it feels too often we have times like the first half where he's not involved at all and he looks visibly really frustrated He's such a talent I still feel we aren't getting the best out of him just yet. Not sure what the solution is. He needs players up and around him to feed off. Worked really well last season with ASM and Willock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Disco said: One of them you see the player snatch at so often. Had a little more time than he thought but can’t blame him for going for it asap. Think he probably went round the wrong side of the keeper, if he needed to at all. Once he’d gone round him it was a tough finish, all at very high speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, joeyt said: He's great but it feels too often we have times like the first half where he's not involved at all and he looks visibly really frustrated He's such a talent I still feel we aren't getting the best out of him just yet. Not sure what the solution is. Easy to forget that he’s not had a full season with us yet. Sometimes we don’t pick him out which isn’t his fault and then sometimes his movement seems a bit off and he’s not where ie Wilson would be to score a goal. Him and the team are still getting used to each other, which is exciting because when it does fully click we’re going to start turning games like today into hammerings. Edited October 8, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 52 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Came off with an injury, hopefully it’s enough to keep him out the Sweden squad for the internationals but be back for Palace. I agree and I’m Swedish. I support Newcastle much more than my country. Or at least care more when it comes to football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ikon said: I agree and I’m Swedish. I support Newcastle much more than my country. Or at least care more when it comes to football. It’s the same for me and England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, Geogaddi said: He’s elite but at the same time Doesn’t seem suited to playing up front on his own but it also feels like he’s wasted on the left , not really sure what the solution is. It’s a weird situation. I’m sure he played just off Wilson against Fulham at home and scored? We’ve not seen that again since then I’m sure. So many times this season where he just seems too isolated. He’s still done very well despite this, but I’m sure we can get more out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Today I thought he looked much sharper in general play compared to before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Does anyone have a heat map first half vs second? didn't work in the first half as he was forced into the left but seem to be more central second half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 22 minutes ago, Geogaddi said: He’s elite but at the same time Doesn’t seem suited to playing up front on his own but it also feels like he’s wasted on the left , not really sure what the solution is. It's not he doesn't seem suited to it, it's more our wide forwards stay wide and none of the midfield three are striker supporters, if that makes sense. It's OK on the break but not so good when possession heavy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 get willock in around him and it’s game on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 That second finish was so cool and casual, absolutely loved it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Can’t wait to see Willock and Gordon playing together more with him Edited October 8, 2023 by Vinny Green Balls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 The solution to get the best out of him, is to get him an Odegaard type. Someone that can turn and make a killer ball in a flash, would set Isak on fire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 2 hours ago, joeyt said: He's great but it feels too often we have times like the first half where he's not involved at all and he looks visibly really frustrated He's such a talent I still feel we aren't getting the best out of him just yet. Not sure what the solution is. 100%. The solution is to put a creative player behind him and acquire a more consistent RW. Then he’ll look like the best striker in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 There was a point in the first half he came deep, got the ball and charged forward, and was clearly angry that no one had made a run ahead of him. I get the impression he really doesn’t like playing with Burn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 24 minutes ago, NWMag said: There was a point in the first half he came deep, got the ball and charged forward, and was clearly angry that no one had made a run ahead of him. I get the impression he really doesn’t like playing with Burn Not quite sure where that comes from. He did get left without support on one run I recall but that wasn't Burn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 30 minutes ago, NWMag said: There was a point in the first half he came deep, got the ball and charged forward, and was clearly angry that no one had made a run ahead of him. I get the impression he really doesn’t like playing with Burn Which attacker would? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Kind of insane that most people would probably say we've not seen the best of Isak so far this season, yet he has scored 6 goals in the PL and is the joint second top scorer in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, McDog said: Not quite sure where that comes from. He did get left without support on one run I recall but that wasn't Burn. It comes from Burns lack of attacking in general, but in this particular instance there was no overlapping run you would expect from a full back. He wasn’t the only one in this example, but it’s a safe assumption that he would prefer Targett or Hall at LB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Burn played him an absolutely lush through ball today like so it’s a bit weird to single him out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Thought he'd did tremendously well today given he had little support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, stozo said: Kind of insane that most people would probably say we've not seen the best of Isak so far this season, yet he has scored 6 goals in the PL and is the joint second top scorer in the league. It's not insane. We just know there's better to come. It's a few team tweeks to get the best from him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Smal said: Burn played him an absolutely lush through ball today like so it’s a bit weird to single him out Okay so one attacking contribution means nothing ‘not positive’ can be said? To be clear I’m not having a go at Burn. And I’m not singling him out based on one occasion. I’m saying I think Isaks reaction was based on regular occurrences over time where he has lacked support. I also appreciate if we played Hall/Targett we would lose some defensive steel that Burn brings, but this is the Isak thread and I’m talking about Isaks frustration in the first half today. It’s not like I’ve into the Burn thread calling him shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 28 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Which attacker would? Any left winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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